Obey Muchipisi: Step into the world of talent management

Talent Agent & Casting Director Obey Muchipisi joins thebar as the second guest in our series titled: ‘The Practitioners’. Best known for his work as casting director for shows like The River, The Herd and The Imposter season two.

Obey launched his career as an actor featuring in some of South Africa’s highly rated soap operas. He has since transitioned from his role as an actor into a Talent Agent and Casting director, starting up his own talent agency called Trinity Management, where he uses his experience as an actor to assist other actors to actively go after the roles that they want as opposed to passively waiting for briefs.

In this exclusive interview with thebar. Obey Muchipisi gives us insight into the world of talent management, the casting of characters, and what it takes to have a sustainable acting career.